From Rights to Reality: Advancing Women’s Leadership and Forest Livelihoods in Bagmati Province

While policies across Bagmati Province increasingly recognize gender equality, translating those legal frameworks into everyday practice remains our vital next step. This initiative bridges the gap between policy and practice by empowering women to move from passive beneficiaries to active leaders in community forestry. By combining robust leadership training with sustainable, forest-based economic opportunities, we aren’t just protecting our natural ecosystems—we are transforming local economies. When women hold the gavel in forest user groups and lead sustainable enterprises, communities become more resilient, livelihoods thrive, and environmental stewardship becomes truly inclusive.